Bangkok-airport express

This item appears on page 75 of the November 2010 issue.

Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport introduced a 17-mile Express Service train in August that connects the airport with Bangkok’s Makkasan area.

The 15-minute nonstop ride costs THB150 (near $4.80), while the City Line, with eight stops, takes 30 minutes and costs THB15-THB45 (50¢-$1.50). Visit www.bangkokairporttrain.com.